Ancient Chinese Bronze - Very rare bird appliqué - Warring States - Dian / Shizhaishan culture - 4th century BC (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Very rare bronze bird-shaped applique of the Dian culture (Shizhaishan), from the Warring States period dating to the 4th–2nd century BCE, in good condition with a looping fixing system on the reverse, measuring 5.4 cm wide by 4.5 cm high, authentic/original and acquired in 2017 from a French gallery.
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Very rare bronze applique / fibula representing a stylized bird with wings spread.
The wings feature incised decoration in radiating lines evoking feathers, in the characteristic style of the region’s animal bronzes from Yunnan associated with the Dian culture.
The Dian culture is notably known for its figurative bronzes depicting animals, people and ritual scenes. On the reverse, a loop fixation system, intended to be attached to an object or a garment. China, Dian Culture / Shizhaishan - 4th to 2nd century BCE
Good condition, no restoration
Dimensions: Width 5.4 cm - height 4.5 cm
A similar model is displayed at the Metropolitan Museum
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/59443
Provenance information: France, Galerie P.S.A.
Previous provenance history, former private collection assembled in the 1980s.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
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The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateVery rare bronze applique / fibula representing a stylized bird with wings spread.
The wings feature incised decoration in radiating lines evoking feathers, in the characteristic style of the region’s animal bronzes from Yunnan associated with the Dian culture.
The Dian culture is notably known for its figurative bronzes depicting animals, people and ritual scenes. On the reverse, a loop fixation system, intended to be attached to an object or a garment. China, Dian Culture / Shizhaishan - 4th to 2nd century BCE
Good condition, no restoration
Dimensions: Width 5.4 cm - height 4.5 cm
A similar model is displayed at the Metropolitan Museum
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/59443
Provenance information: France, Galerie P.S.A.
Previous provenance history, former private collection assembled in the 1980s.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are organized. (Passport for a cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Chinese
Century/timeframe
Royaume combattants - début des Han - IVe / IIe siècle av. J.-C.
Name of object
- Very rare bird appliqué - Warring States - Dian / Shizhaishan culture - 4th century BC
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2017
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
